Laws, courts and authorities
BGH
Abbreviation for Bundesgerichtshof
In short and in plain language
The BGH is the Federal Court of Justice in Germany.
It is the top court for civil and criminal cases. Its rulings shape how other courts judge such cases.
This is true for things like email ads, reviews or details that websites must show.
Definition
The BGH is the Federal Court of Justice, Germany's highest court for civil and criminal matters. Its rulings shape how other courts assess issues such as email advertising, reviews or mandatory information on websites.